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Joanna + Hebert had a the very first wedding reception ever held at the Detroit Institute of Arts last year. It was amazing-we love photographing weddings at the Detroit Institute of Arts-it's simply an incredible venue for photographs in every way. Enjoy!

Venue: Detroit Institute of Arts
Dress: Ines Di Santo
Floral: Blossoms
Band: The Sun Messengers

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A few images at the DIA from Joanna's Bridal session shortly before the wedding. So fun!
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Aletha | Pearls Events:

What an absolutely amazing venue, beautiful couple, and fantastic details. Congrats to the new couple!

(01.26.10 @ 10:39 PM)
Kirsten:

To me, there is no better Detroit venue than the DIA. It's been my favorite place in the motor city since the first time I went there at 6 years old. Though, I do also love weddings at the Henry Ford. But these images just show what a truly ROCKIN venue the DIA is. I enjoyed looking through these soo much Jessica and your talent is simply awe inspiring. These images are incredibly beautiful (and not just because of the venue)!!

(01.26.10 @ 10:42 PM)
Ryan Koral:

my favorite part - besides all the AMAZING images - are the pics on the screens at the ceremony... i'm assuming you took those. SO fun!!!

(01.27.10 @ 01:01 AM)
April K.:

I love these! J&N...you rock!

(01.27.10 @ 03:50 AM)
heather saunders:

amazing! quite possibly my favorite ever. So nice to see areas of the DIA that you don't usually get a chance to use on a normal shoot. Just breathtaking really! And I agree with Ryan, the shot on the screens during the ceremony was such a personal, one of a kind detail. xoxo

(01.27.10 @ 03:59 AM)
ben + laura:

awesome job you two. love so many parts of this wedding.

(01.27.10 @ 02:24 PM)
JEFF:

I love the last two bridal portraits! She looks so happy and you captured it beautifully!

(01.28.10 @ 04:34 PM)
Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC:

those bridal party shots are sensational!

(02.03.10 @ 04:55 AM)
chelsea donoho:

SO GORGEOUS! & that venue is spectacular!

(02.15.10 @ 05:27 AM)
Núria:

Hello! I love this photoshoot in a museum!!!
I wondered if you could publish a few pictures of this photoshoot in my wedding blog as a "Real Wedding". Also, I recommend you on my blog.

Greetings!.

(02.16.10 @ 10:19 PM)
DewiBatrishya:

OMG!! I fell in love instantly! Crazy-Lovely photos!
It captured the moment like magic! haha..
Totally enjoyed reviewing your photos. :)
It's very Inspiring.. Thanks for sharing! ^^

(02.22.10 @ 01:03 PM)
kristi klemens:

fabulous shots! what a unique wedding and beautiful bride!!! LOVE your work!

(02.27.10 @ 09:07 AM)
David:

Great photos. Love the architectural backgrounds that you were able to capture at such a great venue!

(03.01.10 @ 10:24 PM)
Allison Davis:

wow—everything you captured was a show stopping photo! stunning!! I love everything about this wedding and your couple portraits and bridal party photos are amazing! Wonderful post!

(03.04.10 @ 03:14 PM)
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Melissa + Marty

Venue: San Chez Bistro, Grand Rapids
Floral: Modern Day Floral

You can check out their sneak peek post here: Melissa + Marty

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fer juaristi:

what a beautiful wedding, big fan from Mexico.

(12.02.09 @ 05:23 PM)
Irina:

it's marvelous!
do like these photos :)

(12.03.09 @ 06:49 AM)
giuseppe:

lavoro fantastico, adoro gli scatti in bianco/nero.
Complimenti

(12.03.09 @ 02:11 PM)
lisa m:

lovely, original, and absolutely elegant. as per usual. :)

(12.08.09 @ 10:22 PM)
Olivia:

Great pictures! What a nice venue too!

(12.16.09 @ 02:21 AM)
Darbi G:

Wow, I just found your stuff and promptly developed a photographer crush. :) Thanks for oodles of inspiration. Can't wait to read more! :)

(01.12.10 @ 10:17 PM)
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Kelly + Jeremy

Venue: Meadowbrook Hall
Dress: Kenneth Pool
Floral: Emerald City
Lighting: The Lighting Guy

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Jen Creed:

Wow! There are no words for how beautiful these are. Fabulous work!

(12.01.09 @ 11:43 PM)
Ryan Koral:

most beautiful wedding pics i've seen in a while. OMG. AMAZING, N+J!

(12.02.09 @ 02:34 AM)
lindsey:

my goodness these are gorgeous! so happy to see a new post from you guys. i've been missing you! : )

(12.02.09 @ 06:30 AM)
Aleene :

Gorgeous! Kelly, you look fabulous.

(12.02.09 @ 08:48 PM)
Manoela Rosa Carvalhais - Brazil:

Hi Jess and Nate loved to know your work! I am brazilian and here also record weddings!
God bless

(12.13.09 @ 04:19 PM)
Mark:

Love this wedding Jessica! The getting ready photos are stellar!

(12.22.09 @ 05:41 PM)
Megan:

Seriously looks like it could be in a magazine. Love the one at the pool table!

(12.29.09 @ 02:26 PM)
Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC:

Seriously, Jessica -- these are DIVINE!!!!!!!!!! omg omg i can keep looking at these for 2 hrs! :D

(01.19.10 @ 04:11 AM)
Kathleen:

LOVE the photos, beautiful moments captured forever. The cherries and rings and cyrstals--delicious! The pool photo--exceptional!

(01.25.10 @ 05:01 PM)
Kelsey Duda:

gorgeous pictures. what a wonderful day! you did an excellent job capturing it! :)

(01.26.10 @ 04:45 AM)
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(due to the large amount (and I mean LARGE) amount of work I have to blog-new posts are going to all be photos only for the time being! Enjoy-I know you come here for the photos and not my ramblings anyway :)


Aleene + Joseph

Venue: Andiamo Italia, Warren

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Ulysses:

Such a bee-YOU-tea-full wedding, Jess & Nate. Truly a fabulous job. Gorgeous couple - and a simply stunning bride. Loved your capture of the unique and eye-catching details of the tables and the cake, too. Congrats to the couple AND to you. Wonderful job.

(10.27.09 @ 05:25 AM)
nicole ladonne:

Perfection. As always! You two are the best, and that bride is gorgeous!

(10.27.09 @ 05:37 AM)
Kelly:

Stunning! AMAZING work as always! Such a beautiful couple

(10.27.09 @ 12:42 PM)
ben & laura:

holy tall cake, batman ... great job once again :)

(10.27.09 @ 02:45 PM)
heather saunders:

Been soooo looking forward to seeing these! Just beautiful Jessica. Aleene looks AMAZING!!!! Stunning photos!

(10.27.09 @ 02:55 PM)
Angela:

I've never seen a more beautiful or glowing bride. What stunning photos that really illustrate their love!

(10.27.09 @ 07:37 PM)
Ryan Koral:

come on! that cake!! holy cow! LOVED the pool shot. these turned out fantastic!

(10.28.09 @ 02:13 PM)
bobbi:

you're SUCH a phenommmmmmenal photographer!!!!! EVERY photo here is art.... oh, and that hot tamale bride.... WOWWWWW! :D

(10.28.09 @ 03:31 PM)
fer juaristi:

so much beauty in your work, lovely.

(10.29.09 @ 03:09 PM)
Serendipity Photography:

Wonderful pictures and beautiful wedding! Love that 1st one !

(11.03.09 @ 05:02 PM)
James Nisly:

The portrait of the groom in front of the Ferrari poster is out of this world. Perfecto.

(11.10.09 @ 08:31 PM)
julie h:

beautiful wedding! I've never seen a cake that big. amazing!

(12.01.09 @ 04:21 PM)
Joe:

What a lovely couple. Love the detail images... so much thought placed into the details! LOVE the flowers... all of them!

(12.08.09 @ 10:18 AM)
Amanda Freeman:

Beautiful as always! These photos are amazing and the bride is stunning! Love all of the flowers. :)

(01.03.10 @ 10:34 PM)
Vania -SimplyBloom Photography, LLC:

wow, did this couple choose the right photographer or WHAT!??! insane captures!

(01.19.10 @ 04:13 AM)
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Sarah + Peter's were married a few months back at Lovett Hall at the Henry Ford in Dearborn. It was a simply gorgeous event with a super fun party. Enjoy! We love shooting weddings at Lovett Hall at the Henry Ford-always great light and tons of room for people to enjoy themseleves! Mel Ball + the Colours kept everyone dancing till the wee hours of the night we heard! :) We were also able to work with the fantastic Carolyn Hefner of The China Closet. She always is wonderful to work with!

Sarah + Peter's Details:
Coordinator: Carolyn Hefner, The China Closet
Venue: Lovett Hall, Dearborn
Dress: Romona Keveza
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Cake: Wendy Kromer
Flowers: Bellisario
Band: Mel Ball + the Colours

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Jenni:

Absolutely beautiful! Love the bridal in front of the painting, and love the shoes!!

(09.17.09 @ 01:05 PM)
fer juariti:

clasy, love it!

(09.17.09 @ 01:42 PM)
Allison Davis:

Amazing portraits of the bride with the beautiful window light. They are simply timeless and beautiful. Love the couple portraits and the details too! Amazing work. I always love viewing your newest blog posts. :)

(09.17.09 @ 03:54 PM)
saloni:

beautiful pictures!

(09.21.09 @ 08:41 PM)
ben & laura:

beautiful you guys.

(09.22.09 @ 02:24 PM)
Jen Creed:

WOW! Every single one of these is beyond gorgeous :)

(09.26.09 @ 02:55 AM)
Mark:

Very, very nice! I love her bridal portraits.

(09.27.09 @ 06:23 PM)
abraham:

beautiful images and awesome coverage!

(09.28.09 @ 07:41 AM)
marcia:

wow! these images are truly STUNNING!!!

(10.08.09 @ 04:22 AM)
Wendy:

These are simply stunning--- I continued to be amazed by your work!

(10.09.09 @ 02:55 AM)
Anne-Margrethe:

I love your way of catching details! Incredible...!

(10.12.09 @ 03:38 PM)
Serendipity Photography:

What cute shoes!!! wow.. love it!

(10.13.09 @ 09:42 AM)
Nichole:

Great pics! This wedding looks like it was a blast! The detail work you do is amazing!

(11.11.09 @ 06:31 PM)
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